What is SafeZone?
TAMIU is enhancing security and support for the University community by launching SafeZone, a unified safety, communications, and well-being service.
SafeZone is a free mobile app for all University faculty, staff, and students.
Once installed, you can:
- Report safety concerns 24/7.
- Get connected quickly with mental health professionals if you are feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed.
- Activate location sharing with authorities if alone and concerned for safety.
- Anonymously report incidents via text message, photograph, and location.
- Control your profile data and what is shared; location is only shared when you raise alerts, check in, send reports, or request assistance.
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SafeZone
A FREE safety app
- First Aid Call
- Help
- Emergency
- Wellbeing
Download SafeZone App on
- App Store
- Google Play
Download
SafeZone can be downloaded free of charge and installed on your mobile device by scanning the QR Code (below) or selecting the appropriate link from the Apple Store or Google Play store.
Download on the App Store
Activate
To activate SafeZone:
- Register with your TAMIU email
- Faculty/staff: NetID@tamiu.edu and your password.
- Students: Email Address (NetID@dusty.tamiu.edu) and your password.
- Follow the prompt to sign in.
- Once inside the App, follow the prompts to add your cell phone number, a photo, and accept the Terms of Service. You will also be prompted to give access to Bluetooth, Notifications, and Location Services for the most accurate experiences with the App; this information remains secure until you activate the App.
FAQs
Every emergency is different, but here are some examples
- If you feel threatened, or if someone is threatening or has just threatened you.
- If you have been assaulted or are the victim of a robbery.
- If you are hurt or injured (or use First Aid if it's a minor injury).
- If you see somebody else being threatened, assaulted or robbed.
Students, faculty, and staff will receive University emergency push notifications via the free SafeZone App. They will need to download, install, and sign in.
Notifications sent via SafeZone will be shared on the University’s website, digital signage, select official social media, and public campus desktops.
Email notifications will be sent to official TAMIU email addresses from safezone@tamiu.edu
Text notifications can only be sent to those providing a cell phone number on the App, and who have not opted out of SMS.
Texas A&M International University Police Department
Emergency Phone 956.326.2911 - City of Laredo 911
Non-Emergency Phone 956.326.2100
University Police Department Building
E-Mail to: dispatcher@tamiu.edu
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